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VO12 JZR

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,415 mi
Last recorded232,415 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 JZR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 232,415 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front enginecover loos

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 232,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 232,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 222,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2022 222,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 195,776 miles

undertray present

Pass 14 Jun 2021 162,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray present

Fail 10 Jun 2021 162,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray present

Pass 22 Jun 2020 131,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,134 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,403 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 55,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,170 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,892 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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VO12 JZR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO12 JZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO12 JZR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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